---
title: "Provision of bus service - Route 209"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d78"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Provision of bus service - Route 209

Buyer: LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d78

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by London Bus Services Limited for the provision of a bus service on Route 209. This contract is classified under the industry category of Public road transport services. The bus service is located in the UKI region, specifically London, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on the 18th of March 2026. The awarded contract is worth GBP 3,626,734 and was secured through a selective procurement method, involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Notably, the contract includes an option for extension at the discretion of the contracting entity, providing potential for a longer-term engagement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of road transport services, particularly those with experience in urban bus operations. Given the contract's value and duration, both large and well-established companies or consortia with the capacity to deliver public transport services in dense urban areas stand to benefit greatly. The procurement process emphasised competitive pricing as a key criterion, indicating that cost efficiency combined with quality service provision was critical for success. This opportunity supports business growth in the public transport sector by providing a stable and potentially extendable engagement with a leading public transport authority.

## Notice

QC96801

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of bus service route 209 for 7 years. Please note, costs posted on Find a Tender Service sometimes differ from those on the internet, this is due to post award negotiation.

Options: Term of the agreement can be extended at the discretion of the contracting entity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031713-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,626,734 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BUS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON UNITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031713-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:414342-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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